Hi Folks I know it was literally years ago but I just wanted to chime in and say what a great discussion thread this is/was. So many claims are made by sellers and "makers" - for what it's worth, I am going the opposite direction with my project for our own home. I am building new doors that will look like 1930's commercial chiller units, with big hinges and handles as well as adding several personal touches to the whole lot, like refashioned Chrysler wings emblems etc . The two fridges I am using are a liebherr wine/freezer unit and a Jenn Air Alaska model - see attached link and click on AA kitchen project .... might cause some heart palpitations for some, but perhaps a smile for others. BTW In one of my designs I overcame the issues around the toe kick by replacing the floor under the fridge with an insect proof perforated metal grill ... still strong enough to take the fridge and enabled cool air to vent up from the underfloor. Of course, we live in a temperate climate so this may not be an option for N. America. best wishes from Kilmore, Australia Steve Ansell Here is a link that might be useful: Steve Ansell

mpagmom- Good points brought up here..I feel the same way you do--my head says to choose induction for safety and function, too. It really makes sense and I would kick myself in 5 years when everybody will be getting one and I went with the old school electric knowing I could have had state of the art. I really am not a 'keep up with the Joneses' type, that is not what I mean, but I truly believe it is the way of the future (like cell phones, microwaves, TVs and indoor plumbing!) unless someone down the road finds some terrible hidden flaw in the design (like it causes cancer or something awful like that). And I don't think I would let a few negative reviews about broken panel fixes sway me too much cause there are so many more positives out there. But on the other hand, that Bosch is really so darn cute and especially seems so well made and thought out. It really has everything I like, I would be happy with it, because it is no comparison to what I have now. I am agonizing so much because think that this will prbly be the last stove I ever own--my present 'Hardwick Classic 100' is 27 years old and still going strong, not broken but basic and just looks bad! I so wish Bosch made a slide in induction. I'm sure they are working on it, probably one with knobs, too! Well, at least they do have a freestanding electric WITH controls on the front (knobs even), if I need to resort to that in the end. I really need to have that feature (reaching issues because I am very short and a little more endowed up front, if u kno what I mean) and always prefered knobby look to touch screen anyway. But I am willing to go with the touch screen for progress's sake, with what's out there presently in induction. I am kind of strapped for time as I need to pick out something in the next couple of weeks. We are getting our countertops replaced and I want to have the stove picked out so they can view the installation instructions when making the template. I am so trying to avoid any problems. I didn't know about the drawer issue, but I do not have full overlay drawers, so hopefully that will not be an issue. I will have to look into it though, so thanx for the heads-up. We are having our cabinets refaced and a new one built to add on as a penninsula, so the cabinet guy might be able to help. And speaking of form, I hear ya about the Profile eyeball/football window--I really dislike that also!! But GE does have a good track record with ranges, and it is on sale at sears for 450 less than the Kenmore slide in so I am telling myself to live with it, if that is how I end up going. (I do like the look of the Kenmore better, though--maybe Friends and Family sale in a couple of weeks will bring it down more) I already went over budget picking out a fridge (Kenmore also) and that really needs to stay b/c of size constrictions there. I'm just really nervous now about the installation process so really need to talk to someone in the store about my concerns. This remodel has been in the works for literally years, and I just want to make all the right decisions. But there always will be something to wish for that doesn't exist yet, no matter what the timing is. Heck, I never dreamed I would be considering an induction range in the plan, but at least can still make that choice at this point. If you have time on your side, maybe you should wait a few more months and see what evolves. The Bosch Pro electric just came out, so it will still be around. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and listening to mine!

I got this range on July 3rd and am very happy so far. I never imagined ordering an appliance sight unseen, but am glad I took the leap. The main reasons I chose this oven over the Bosch, KA and Samsung are: large oven, no overlap of cooking surface on countertops, preferred handles over the KA ones, oven vents in back unlike the Samsung, the controls are on same plane as cooktop, lower drawer has handle unlike Bosch, and I preferred the burner layout. The only cooking and baking functions I have not used so far are convection bake or baking in the lower drawer, but LOVE induction cooking and bake sourdough bread every week and very pleased with results. I use parchment or a paper towel under the pans for most quick cooking tasks- only because I do not want to scratch the surface of this beauty. I expected a steeper learning curve getting used to the controls, but quickly adapted and so has my husband. This oven does take quite awhile to get up to 500 for the bread, but I can live with it. The oven fan is also quieter than I expected. The one strange thing that I don't understand, is why the drawer has 8 large holes in it. It did work very well/quickly to heat bread and imagine as a warming drawer it will work fine for shallow casseroles and pans. These ranges have a four-prong plug so be aware of that. the only differences I know between the JA and KA ranges are the handle options. KA has only the pro style and JA has a pro style and Euro which I wanted to go with our other Bosch appliances. So far, I am very happy with our range!

yes, johnsoro25, my situation is like that, right next a little half wall but on the opposite side of the kitchen (little wall on right not left). As long as the articulating hinge allows the 90 degree opening to get everything out I don't have an issue. Though, I am a bit weary about not having the landing space exactly next to the fridge. My current design has a 24" pantry between the fridge and counter. But moving that fridge next to the counter means a really tight space in the aisle.